Presidential Elections in Cameroon: Discover the 13 out of 83 Candidates who are eligible for the upcoming presidential elections in October 2025
The political pulse of Cameroon is surging with anticipation as the country prepares for the 2025 presidential election. Initially, 83 individuals stepped forward to contest the nation’s top leadership position. Following a rigorous vetting process by the Electoral Council of ELECAM (Elections Cameroon), only 13 applications were approved, marking the official list of candidates vying to shape Cameroon’s future.
?️ The Final 13: A Diverse Political Mosaic
The approved contenders represent a wide spectrum of ideologies and party visions, offering voters a rich palette of choices:
- Ateki Seta Caxton – Parti de l’Alliance Libérale (PAL)
- Bello Bouba Maigari – Union Nationale pour la Démocratie et le Progrès (UNDP)
- Biya Paul – Rassemblement Démocratique du Peuple Camerounais (RDPC)
- Bougha Hagbe Jacques – Mouvement Citoyen National Camerounais (MCNC)
- Dzipan Hilaire Marcaire – Mouvement Progressiste (MP)
- Issa Tchiroma – Front pour le Salut National du Cameroun (FSNC)
- Iyodi Hiram Samuel – Front des Démocrates Camerounais (FDC)
- Kwemo Pierre – Union des Mouvements Socialistes (UMS)
- Libii Li Ngue Ngue Cabral – Parti Camerounais pour la Réconciliation Nationale (PCRN)
- Matomba Serge Espoir – Peuple Uni pour la Rénovation Sociale (PURS)
- Muna Akere Tabeng – Univers
- Osih Joshua Nambangi – Social Democratic Front (SDF)
- Tomaino Hermine Patricia, épouse Ndam Njoya – Union Démocratique du Cameroun (UDC)
? The Road Ahead: What This Election Means
With key figures representing both established powerhouses and emerging movements, the election promises a dynamic contest. The narrowing from 83 nominations to 13 underscores the critical importance of political credibility and national vision. Citizens, civil society, and international observers will watch closely as each candidate shares their roadmap for unity, economic progress, democratic consolidation, and peace.
Why This Matters
The 2025 election stands as a pivotal moment in Cameroon’s journey, a chance to rekindle civic engagement and bolster democratic resilience. Whether voters seek continuity or change, their decision will shape the nation’s trajectory for years to come.
Berinyuy Cajetan is the founder and publisher of Human Rights and Legal Research Centre (HRLRC) since 2017. He has intensive experience in strategic communications for Civil Society Organizations, campaign and advocacy, and social issues. He has an intensive experiencing in human rights monitoring, documentation and reporting.
